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Thank You, Stranger: 'When I needed help, I got help from you.'

Thank You, Stranger: 'When I needed help, I got help from you.'

Imagine you are in a tough spot and someone goes out of their way to help. But you miss your chance to show your appreciation. That is almost what happened to Perry Schussler.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn, Alanna Elder and Melissa Townsend

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Black railworkers were instrumental in the early 1900s. A new exhibit tells their stories

Black railworkers were instrumental in the early 1900s. A new exhibit tells their stories

The people who helped not only build the railroads but attended to the needs of passengers were Black. The Minnesota Transportation Museum is telling that story with a new exhibit opening in March.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Rebroadcast: The history of tipping, and how it’s changing

Rebroadcast: The history of tipping, and how it’s changing

How do you decide how much to tip? More restaurants are getting rid of the practice. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the history of tipping in the United States, and the push for higher wages for service workers.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Art Hounds: Art about shifting friendships, changing times

Art Hounds: Art about shifting friendships, changing times

“Wish You Were Here” brings an improv comedy approach to grief and friendship at Strike Theater in Minneapolis starting this weekend. In JuCoby Johnson's new play "5," at the Jungle Theater, on two friends in a neighborhood changing around them. Plus, Spring Grove artist Joleen Emery folds and cuts old book pages into meticulous new creations.
by Emily Bright

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Many immigrant and refugee women in Minnesota are struggling with their mental health. Here's what their community is doing to help.

We spoke to two guests confronting obstacles in the way of immigrant and refugee women taking care of their mental health.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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